That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

‘Numini Augusti' - ‘To the divinity of the Emperor'The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to David Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at York Archaeology. David explains the Roman emperors who visited York and reveals the impact that these powerful men had upon the city.For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:Roman Empire governed from York - Septimius SeverusConstantius ChlorusConstantine the GreatAnd if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

'Domine Victor vincas felix' - ‘Master Victor, may you have a lucky win'The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to David Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at York Archaeology. David explains a fascinating excavation site believed to be the resting place of York's Roman Gladiators.For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:Excavation at Driffield Terrace, YorkYork Archaeology - GladiatorsAnd if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

‘Dis Manibus' - ‘To the spirits of the departed'The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to Dr Adam Parker, Curator of Archaeology at York Museums Trust. Adam reveals what we can learn about the lives of the inhabitants of Roman York through the study of their remains, their grave goods and the sometimes quite grand monuments erected above their graves.For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:York Museums TrustYorkshire MuseumAnd if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

‘Votum solvit laetus libens merito' - ‘Willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow'The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to Emily North, Curator of Archaeology at York Museums Trust. Emily explains what archaeological finds from York have revealed to us about the wide variety of gods and goddesses venerated by the inhabitants of Roman York.For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:York Museums TrustYorkshire MuseumAnd if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Roman period as Eboracum. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Roman characters who bring the grandeur of the city's Roman History to life. Starting at Wellington Row, where the bridge linking the Roman fortress to the civilian settlement once stood, we'll travel to iconic locations like the Multangular Tower, Bootham Bar, and York Minster.Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore the important landmarks of the Roman city and learn about the beliefs, trades and leisures of the people who once lived here. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveller, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Roman York.Here's the routehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/8BEQDCS8FxuwXTEV8Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Roman history!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, which was one of the greatest and most important cities of Medieval England. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Medieval characters who bring the splendour and squalor of the city's Medieval History to life. Starting at Clifford's Tower, the largest surviving structure of York's Medieval Castle, we'll travel to iconic locations like the Shambles, York Minster and the ruins of St Mary's Abbey.Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore the important landmarks of the Medieval city and learn about the beliefs, trades and leisures of the people who once lived here. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveller, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Medieval York.To follow the route  use this linkhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/HWP4c6z1YdZNhLcA9Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Roman history!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking chacters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen's Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York Minster, King's Square, and the Ouse Bridge.Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore how the Viking legacy is still present in York's streets, language, and people. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Viking Age York.Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Viking history!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join Miranda and Max as they delve into the fascinating world of Viking medicine, exploring remedies for ailments ranging from joint pain to the fear of being struck by lightning. Delving into ancient texts like the Lacnunga Manuscript, Bald's Leechbook, and The Old English Herbarium, we uncover the remedies that were available to people a thousand years ago.Help to examine the effectiveness of these remedies, from bramble baths to buttery concoctions, shedding light on what might have worked and what might have been mere superstition.Travel back in time as we explore the practical and mystical aspects of Viking healing, and see how they compare to more modern medicine.A more in depth analysis of the Coppergate Woman can be found here:JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Skeletons Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In the latest episode in our Viking Bestiary series, we're shifting our focus from the enchanting world of Elves (who we spoke about a few episodes ago) to the realm of Dwarfs. Join us as we delve deep into the Norse sagas, exploring the multifaceted nature of these diminutive yet formidable beings.Dwarfs in Norse mythology are far more than just stout, bearded craftsmen dwelling in mountain halls. We'll unravel the complexities of their character, their interactions with gods and humans, and their pivotal role in shaping the Norse cosmos. We'll explore their connections to the gods, from forging divine weapons like Thor's mighty hammer Mjölnir to engaging in riddle contests with Odin himself. We'll also unpick the interactions between dwarfs and humans, from the forging of legendary weapons to tales of mutual aid and cunning. Join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, uncovering the fascinating tales of dwarfs and their enduring legacy in the pantheon of ancient lore.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join Miranda and Max as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre.This time they're discussing a display case filled with some smaller and more ornate personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes.For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out:JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Travel and TradeJORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: SkeletonsJORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Brooches, Buckles and BladesJORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Trade with the EastListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Thank you all who partook in JORVIK Viking Festival 2024, whether in person or online! We had so much fun that we need a small hiatus to recover, so this week we'll take a look back at a saga from last year: Gather 'round once more, dear listeners, as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast revisits the legendary tale of Loki and the Golden Apples in an enchanting encore presentation! Join the ever-curious Silly History Boys as they spin the yarn of a mischievous trickster, a mystical bird, and apples that bestow immortality.In this reawakening of divine mischief, immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Norse mythology as the gods partake in a peculiar dating show! But the adventure doesn't end there! Lucas and Miranda then take a dive deep into the morally ambiguous character of Loki and ponder the logistical intricacies of those coveted immortality apples.If you want to continue enjoying the JORVIK Viking Festival 2024, check out our video series about the Herefordshire Hoard (now on display at JORVIK Viking Centre). Or you can watch the recording of some of the festival livestreams, like In Conversation with... The Viking Museum in Stockholm, or The Richard Hall Symposium Presents: Fedir Androshchuk. We'll be back in two weeks with a brand new episode - see you then!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Discovered by metal detectorists near Leominster in 2015, the Herefordshire Hoard consists of silver coins,  gold jewellery and a single silver ingot. It was buried between AD 870 and AD 879 and is likely connected with the presence of the Viking ‘Great Army' in the Kingdom of Mercia during that period.The Hoard reveals new information about politics in the late 9th century, demonstrating the movement and activity of the Viking army and an alliance between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex at a time when the unification and of England was taking shape.It is believed that most of the Hoard, discovered in 2015 by metal detectorists in a field near Leominster, has been sold on the black market, with the current collection only representing 10% of the original find.  The perpetrators have since been sentenced to over 23 years in prison, but the items illicitly sold have not been recovered.  The remaining items from the Hoard – which as ‘treasure' was owned by the Crown - returned to Herefordshire following a fundraising appeal.In this episode we hear from Tim Hoverd, Archaeological Projects Manager for Herefordshire Archaeology, Judy Stevenson, Team Leader for the Herefordshire Museum Service, and Gareth Williams, Curator of Anglo-Saxon coins in the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum. To see the Herefordshire Hoard for yourselves, book your tickets now for the JORVIK Viking Centre. Or, you can watch our videos about the hoard here. Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

The annual JORVIK Viking Festival will be returning to the streets on York from 12th-18th February 2024.In this minisode Miranda chats through some of the events that will be taking place during the Festival week, both in person and online.A full programme of events check out the JORVIK Viking Festival websiteDigital content can be found at That JORVIK Viking Thing websiteIn Conversation with… The Viking Museum, Stockholm hosted by Lucas, will be available to watch for free on Tuesday 13th February at 6pm at: In Conversation with... The Viking Museum in StockholmHelen Thirza Addyman Lecture 2024, with Gareth Williams: The Herefordshire Viking hoard: Discovery, recovery and interpretation, will be available to watch online for £6 on Thursday 15th February at 7pm. Buy your tickets at: Helen Thirza Addyman Lecture 2024The Richard Hall Symposium Presents: Fedir Androshchuk, will be available to watch for free on Sunday 18th February at 2pm at: The Richard Hall Symposium Presents: Fedir AndroshchukListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Explore the captivating world of Elves in Norse mythology, from mischievous folklore creatures to epic, magical beings. We are again joined by Max, a JORVIK Viking Centre veteran, as we navigate through Old Norse literature, wading through the complexities of Alfheim, Elf-Women, and confusing Elven connections with gods and warriors. We delve into the Prose Edda's baffling descriptions of Light-Elves and Dark-Elves that  blur the lines between Elves and Dwarves. From Volund's intricate tale to Loki's dealings with Dwarves, this episode seeks to unravels the confounding tapestry of Norse cosmology (in regards to elves anyway)!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us this New Year's Day for an intriguing exploration of Viking riddles!Today were joined by Max, a seasoned JORVIK Viking,  who unveils the world of Viking riddles, from clever kennings to the downright silly.Explore the artistry of kennings in Viking poetry and dive into the Saga of Hervor and Heithrek, where "Gestumblindi's" (read: Odin in disguise) riddles range from clever to comically bizarre. We also go through a few Anglo-Saxon riddles, which quickly go from quite highbrow and religious, to salacious and a bit ridiculous.Tune in for a unique blend of linguistic wit, intelligence, and a touch of silliness as we unravel the tapestry of riddles in Viking and Anglo-Saxon cultures. Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In the spirit of the season, we're taking a short break for Christmas, but fear not – we have a special treat for you. Join us for a nostalgic revisit of one of our favourite episodes: "The Tale of Audun and the Polar Bear", formerly titled "Troll the Ancient Yuletide Carol: Viking Yule."Our resident skald, Lucas , weaves a tale of adventure as a Viking embarks on a daring quest to gift the King of Denmark a polar bear. The story unfolds against the backdrop of icy landscapes, filled with bravery, cunning, and a friendship.As we take a break to celebrate the holidays, we extend our gratitude to our wonderful listeners for a fantastic year of support. We'll return in the new year with more sagas, interviews, and Viking chitchat. Until then, may your Yule be filled with warmth and  merriment.Thank you for a year of Viking tales, and here's to many more in the coming year! Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

It's getting cold, and dark, which means its the perfect time to talk about Ragnarok - the coldest and darkest story of all! In this episode, we journey deep into the heart of Norse mythology to unravel the legendary tale of Ragnarok – the Twilight of the Gods. What lead to Ragnarok, and is it avoidable? From imprisonment of Loki's children to the death of the god Baldr, tensions escalate, setting the stage for the ultimate clash between gods, giants, and just about every epic baddie in Norse Mythology. We'll look at Fimbulwinter, the crowing of roosters, and the earth-shaking re-emergence of Fenrir, the Midgard Serpent, and Hel. We'll discuss the epic showdown, explore the fate of key characters, and find hope (?) in the aftermath. If you haven't make sure to listen to these referenced episodes:Thor Goes Fishing for the Midgard SerpentLoki and the Golden ApplesBeauty by BaldrSaga of the Volsungs pt 1: Blood and BetrayalSaga of the Volsungs pt 2: Passion and PoisonSaga of the Volsungs pt 3: Revenge and RenewalSaga of the Volsungs pt 4: Oaths and OmensSaga of the Volsungs pt 5: Death and DeceitListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

As some of you may know, the Vikings we celebrate and teach people about were Anglo-Scandinavians, meaning they were part Norse and part Anglo-Saxon. In this episode we get hear more about the Anglo-Saxons who populated the area known as Northumbria before the Vikings arrived. Come along as we embark on a compelling exploration of Ad Gefrin, an Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery nestled in the heart of Northumberland. Join us in conversation with Chris Ferguson, the Director of Experience at Ad Gefrin, as we uncover the Anglo-Saxon history within the museum's exhibits and the archaeology of the local area. Discover the unique blend of heritage and spirits that defines Ad Gefrin, offering listeners a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of the Anglo-Saxon era.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Get ready to set sail back in time with us this week as we revisit the captivating tale of Amleth, the inspiration behind Shakespeare's Hamlet and Robert Eggers's The Northman (2022). In this episode, Miranda and Lucas take you on a thrilling journey through the enigmatic world of Amleth, shedding new light on a story you thought you knew. Expect a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and vengeance as we delve deep into the Viking legend. And don't worry, while we're taking this short trip down memory lane, we'll be back in just two weeks with an exciting new episode. So, stay tuned for a dose of Viking history!Cast:Amleth - Philip RoebuckFeng - James TylerKing of Britain - John GoldringHermutrude - Fiona HydeServent - Tom Turton...Daudir by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of Viking dragons. Unlike the majestic winged fire-breathing dragons of modern fantasy, these creatures from Old Norse mythology are a diverse and enigmatic bunch. Miranda and Lucas discuss some of the best known examples of Dragons in the myths and Sagas (some of which have featured in recent episodes), and talk about Dragons' role in Ragnarok!Join us on this journey through Viking dragon lore, where these creatures are as mysterious and diverse as the myths themselves.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre.This time they're discussing a display case filled some of the smaller personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out:The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Silverdale Hoard with Gareth WilliamsJORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Travel and TradeJORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: SkeletonsJORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Trade with the EastListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Following a Saga-ful Summer, with the release of our multi-part Saga of the Volsungs and re-release the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok, we sit down to speak with one of the people who make Saga adaptations possible, Jackson Crawford. Jackson Crawford is an academic, translator and poet who specializes in Old Norse. He has a YouTube channel focused on Old Norse language, literature and mythology, with over 700 videos and 270k subscribers. He's recently worked as an Old Norse language and runes consultant on major projects such as Ubisoft Montréal's Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Disney's Frozen.We speak to Jackson about the importance of translating Old Norse texts, some of the more nonsensical elements of the Saga of the Volsungs, and his next project!You can hear more from Jackson Crawford by checking out his YouTube channel!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

We hope you've enjoyed our 5 part adaptation of the Saga of the Volsungs released throughout this summer. This particular saga may have concluded, but did you know that the Saga of the Volsungs has a sequel?So whilst we prepare a new season of exciting episodes for the autumn please enjoy this re-release of the thrilling sequel to the Saga of the Volsungs: a tale of dragons, conquest, magic and…demon cows?!Grab a cup of mead and curl up by the fire as we tell the tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the most famous Vikings who may or may not have been real. Listen as he battles a dragon, woos several women , and even travels to the mythical land of Britain. But how does he meet his ultimate end? Listen to our first full-cast saga to find out!Cast list:Skald / Narrator - Lucas NortonQueen Thora and Grima - Jess MurrayKraka  / Queen Aslaug - Sarah StrongRagnar Lothbrok - Adam SeymourIvar the Boneless - Max O'KeeffeOgmund and King Eystein - Tom KiernanKing Ella - Bede RogersonListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us for the final part of the Saga of Volsungs. In this conclusion to the saga magic and manipulation tragically separates Sigurd and Brynhild, turning love into hate and friends into enemies, whilst cursed dragon's gold and the plans of Odin bring the Volsung family to a bloody end!If you've not done so already, be sure to listen to the previous parts of the Saga of the Volsungs:Part 1 – Blood and BetrayalPart 2 – Passion and PoisonPart 3 – Revenge and RenewalPart 4 – Oaths and OmensCast list:Odin – Adam SeymourSigurd – Antony AtleeBrynhild – Lucy Carr-McClaveGudrun – Abigail JudgeGunnar – Luke MarshallThe Northern Path by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us for Part 4 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode Sigurd comes face to face with the terrifying venomous dragon Fafnir, beginning a chain of events that may lead to the doom of the Volsung family!If you've not done so already, be sure to listen to the previous parts of the Saga of the Volsungs:Part 1 – Blood and BetrayalPart 2 – Passion and PoisonPart 3 – Revenge and RenewalCast list:Skald/ Narrator – Lucas NortonOdin – Adam SeymourRegin – James TylerSigurd – Antony AtleeFafnir – Bede RogersonWagtail 1 – Tom TurtonWagtail 2 – Kameron SahotaBrynhild – Lucy Carr-McClaveMusic:Fólkvangr by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us for Part 3 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode we meet a new member of the Volsung family: Sigurd, perhaps the greatest hero of all the sagas! Learn of his birth, his vengeance and the origins of his legendary foe: the dragon Fafnir!That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast has been nominated for two podcast awards!The People's Choice Podcast and the British Podcast Awards.If you've enjoyed our sagas, our conversations with experts and our generalViking history chit-chat then please consider voting for us. You can vote forus online at www.podcastawards.com and www.britishpodcastawards.com If you've not done so already, be sure to listen to the previous parts of the Saga of the Volsungs:Part 1 – Blood and BetrayalPart 2 – Passion and PoisonCast list:Skald/Narrator – Lucas NortonOdin – Adam SeymourKing Sigmund – Philip BirchQueen Hjordis – Fiona HydeRegin – James TylerSigurd – Antony AtleeMusic:Blood Eagle by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us for Part 2 of the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode hear how the twins Signy and Sigmund, the last of the Volsungs, went to dark and desperate lengths to win vengeance upon the wicked King Siggeir, unaware that certain one-eyed god was closely observing these events!If you've not done so already, be sure to check out Part 1 of the Saga of the Volsungs – Blood and BetrayalCast list:Skald/Narrator – Lucas NortonOdin – Adam SeymourKing Siggeir – Max O'KeeffeSigmund – Philip BirchQueen Signy – Anya GriffithsSinfjolti – Thomas MannQueen Borghild – Sarah StrongListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us round the fire as we begin telling one of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature: The Saga of the Volsungs. In this first part of the story learn about the divine origins of the Volsung family, the betrayal that nearly destroyed them all, and the wise but sinister god that followed their lives with a close and ominous interest!That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast has been nominated for two podcast awards!The People's Choice Podcast and the British Podcast Awards. If you've enjoyed our sagas, our conversations with experts and our generalViking history chit-chat then please consider voting for us. You can vote forus online at www.podcastawards.com and www.britishpodcastawards.comIf you enjoy our adaptations of the Norse sagas then check out some of our previous episodes:The Legend of Ragnar LothbrokIt Wanders at Night: A Viking Draugr Horror Story‘Alas poor Jorvik, I knew him well!”: The Viking Inspiration Behind HamletCast list:Skald/Narrator – Lucas NortonOdin – Adam SeymourKing Siggeir – Max O'KeeffeSigmund – Philip BirchSigny – Anya GriffithsMusic:Battlefield by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

As we've just celebrated Father's Day there's no better time of year to discuss the All-Father himself: Odin. But just how many children does the All-Father have and what do we know about them? Is Odin truly the father of us all and, if so, just how many Father's Day cards would an All-Father receive?!Join Miranda and Lucas as they investigate Odin's messy family tree of children and the many royal families who could trace their ancestry to the illustrious All-Father.Check out some of our previous episodes featuring Odin:Secrets of Viking SorceryOdin and the Mead of Poetry with the Silly History BoysBlood Eagle by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In this episode Miranda and Lucas chat about LGBTQ+ Viking history, discussing the clues and pieces of evidence found within saga literature. Very little written evidence survives from the Viking age, but through some saga literature we can find some hints regarding Viking age attitudes towards sexuality and gender. Barley Hall - a medieval townhouse owned by JORVIK Group - will be hosting a series of events celebrating LGBTQ+ history for Pride Month.A list of the events can found the Barley Hall website.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Over two years ago, in our very first episode, Lucas and Miranda talked about the basics of Viking Storytelling. Now, two years on, with an even better understanding of the Vikings and Podcasting, they take a look at the Myths and Sagas again. What is the difference between a Viking saga and a Norse myth? Did the sagas and myths change over time? And most importantly, did the Norse gods come from Troy?Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In honour of the historic Coronation and to celebrate our Bank Holiday, we decided to do a round up of all of the Viking Kings of Jorvik. And as expected it's a little silly, and a lot confusing. Join us as we try and sort out who the kings were and when they ruled. We talk about King Cnut (not that Cnut) and then King Harthacnut (not that Harthacnut) followed shortly by that Cnut and that Harthacnut! Check out the previous episodes mentioned in this episode:The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Silverdale Hoard with Gareth WilliamsThe Truth Behind the Legend of Ragnar LothbrokI CANUTE Believe It!: King Canute the GreatListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

This season has focussed on Viking-age women from Valkyries to shield maidens, for the final episode of our Women's History season, Miranda and Lucas tell a story adapted from the Sagas of the Kings of Norway - the tale of the infamous Sigrid the Haughty. As a queen, a mother and a fabulously wealthy woman Sigrid expertly navigated the politics of Viking-age royalty and ruthlessly defended her riches and honour from the kings who sought to steal her away.The other Sagas mentioned in this episode:What a Dil-EMMA!: Queen Emma of NormandyThe HARALD of Change!: Harald Hardrada King of NorwayBeyond Be-LEIF!: Leif Erikson the LuckyCast list:Sigrid - Alix LucasKing Vissavaldr - Adam SeymourKing Harald - Sam GimesKing Olaf - Tom LongstaffBlood Eagle by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In our third episode in honour of (extended) Women's History Month we take a look at the relationship between women and magic during the Viking Age. Who are the Norns? Why was Magic a woman's job? Join us as we discuss magical Vikings, and overthink Norse Mythology! Make sure to listen to our last episode on Magic:Episode 41 - Secrets of Viking SorceryFor previous episodes about Viking Women, check out:Episode 2 - Women in the Viking Age with Prof Judith JeschEpisode 35 - Twilight of the Viking Age: What  a Dil-EMMA!Episode 63 - Everyday Viking WomenMentioned in this episode:Odin figurine with Odin in women's clothingPagan Lady of Peel Nidhoggr MeadListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In our second episode in honour of Women's History Month we explore the stories of Viking warrior women from saga literature as well as the women who chose the fates of those that died in battle: the Valkyries.Lucas and Miranda talk about the role and characteristics of the Valkyries, prominent warrior women from the sagas, as well as archaeological evidence which some suggest may prove the existence of real Viking warrior women!For previous episodes about Viking Women, check out:Episode 2 - Women in the Viking Age with Prof Judith JeschEpisode 35 - Twilight of the Viking Age: What  a Dil-EMMA!Episode 63 - Everyday Viking WomenListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

In honour of Women's History Month we're celebrating Viking Women!The next 4 episode are dedicated to the different spheres women inhabited during the Viking Age. And what better place to start than with the everyday woman?Not every woman was a seress or a shield maiden, infact most weren't, but their work and lives contributed to the Viking Age in a way that often goes unappreciated. In this episode Miranda and Lucas talk about what life might have looked like for an average Viking Women, and how those lives impacted history! For previous episodes about Viking Women, check out:Episode 2 - Women in the Viking Age with Prof Judith JeschEpisode 35 - Twilight of the Viking Age: What a Dil-EMMA!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!This is the final installment in the JORVIK Thing meets Silly History Boys wacky and fact-y extravaganza! In this episode the Silly History Boys tell us about some of the other gods from Norse mythology; they may be lesser known, but they're certainly no lessfun! Then, Lucas and Miranda talk about what these gods get up to normally (spoiler alert it's mainly hanging out in the background at parties whiloe Odin, Thor, and Loki have an edventure!)To hear more from our friends The Silly History Boys check out The Silly History Boys Podcast!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!In this episode the Silly History Boys tell the story of Loki and the Golden Apples, there's a magic bird, some immortality apples, and a dating show where the gods decide to marry based on their feet! Then, Lucas and Miranda have an in depth conversation about  the morally questionable Loki, and the logistics of immortality apples!To hear more from our friends The Silly History Boys check out The Silly History Boys Podcast!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!In this episode the Silly History Boys tell the story of Thor, who in a quest for beer finds himself at sea with the Midgard Serpent on the other end of his fishing line! Then, Lucas and Miranda have an in depth conversation about suspension of disbelief when it comes to Norse mythology!To hear more from our friends The Silly History Boys check out The Silly History Boys Podcast!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Come gather ye friends around your flickering campfires and listen, to tales of teamwork, shared effort and collaboration as That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast are joined by the Silly History Boys!In this episode the Silly History Boys tell the story of Odin and the Mead of Poetry, and then Lucas and Miranda will take you through the historical sources; get ready to laugh and learn! Are you a consumer of Kvasir's Blood or have you had the dung of the ancient eagle? Find out here!To hear more from our friends The Silly History Boys check out The Silly History Boys Podcast! Miranda and Lucas' Assassins Creed Valhalla: Discovery Tour livestream will be available to watch for free on Sunday 12th February at 7pm at: https://www.twitch.tv/jorvikgroupListen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

 Join Lucas and Miranda as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing the new items on display in the JORVIK Viking Centre galleries, generously on loan from the British Museum. These artefacts display the extensive trade networks of the Vikings, which connected the city of Jorvik to the trading centres of Western Asia and the Mediterranean. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out:Episode 28 - The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Silverdale Hoard with Gareth WilliamsEpisode 39 - JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Travel and TradeEpisode 57 - JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: SkeletonsAnd hit subscribe so you don't miss all of our Norse Gods and Goddess season in February for the JORVIK Viking Festival!Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join Lucas and Miranda as they take another stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre. This time they're discussing the 3 skeletons on display in our Galleries to see what we can learn about the City of Jorvik, the Viking Age as a whole, and what the lives of these 3 people might have been like 1000 years ago. For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out: Episode 28 - The JORVIK Viking Centre Gets the Silverdale Hoard with Gareth WilliamsEpisode 39 - JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Travel and TradeAnd subscribe so you don't miss our next episode on the new artefacts on display at JORVIK on loan from the British Museum.Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Did the Vikings ever think "New Yule, New Me?" In this episode we talk about the Viking version on New Year's resolutions - making a sacred oath while touching a wild boar!Listen as we explore the tradition of oath-making and breaking in Germanic cultures, talk about some of the stranger examples of oaths in the sagas, and try and remember some of the oaths in Game of Thrones! Examples of oaths in our past episodes:31 - The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok36 - Twilight of the Viking Age: The HARALD of Change!The dates for the annual JORVIK Viking Festival have been announced! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the website. Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

The Viking Age, especially in the British Isles, is often associated with a few key places; such as Lindisfarne, London, Dublin, and of course York. However, the Viking world was a wide and varied place, and we plan to take a closer look at more of it with a particular focus on places not commonly associated with the Vikings.In this episode Lucas speaks to Helen Otterwell, Head of Education at Jersey Heritage. Lucas and Helen discuss the history of the Vikings and the Normans in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands.For more information on the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:Jersey HeritageWilliam of JumiegesSaint HelierRoman de Rou, by WaceJèrriais, the traditional language of JerseyFor more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.ukThe dates for the annual JORVIK Viking Festival have been announced! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the website. For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

The Viking Age, especially in the British Isles, is often associated with a few key places; such as Lindisfarne, London, Dublin, and of course York. However, the Viking world was a wide and varied place, and we plan to take a closer look at more of it with a particular focus on  places not commonly associated with the Vikings. In this episode Lucas speaks to John Fletcher, author of the recently released The Western Kingdom: The Birth of Cornwall. Lucas and John discuss the very interesting, but lesser known Viking History of Cornwall.  For more information on the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:Trewhiddle HoardScourgeCardinham CrossHogback GravesThe dates for the annual JORVIK Viking Festival have been announced! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the website. For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

Did you know that in Viking Age England some people paid their rent in eels? Join us as we talk to Dr John Wyatt Greenlee, also known as The Surprised Eel Historian. We'll talk about the surprisingly important role of eels in Early Medieval history and shed some light on what the Vikings of Coppergate may have been doing with these slippery serpents! For more fun facts about the history of eels check out our guest's website and Twitter page.  For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.ukThe dates for the annual JORVIK Viking Festival have been announced! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the website. For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

Join us for the last installment of our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of It Wanders at Night; a very sinister Viking tale!In this episode we hear the horrifying story of an Undead Viking known as a Draugr and the tragic story of the hero who stopped him, adapted from the Sagas of Icelanders.This is our final story, but you can still go back and listen to the others. Episode one The Haunted Moorland and episode two The Invisible Drummer, and episode three The Thing That Came in the Night.To hear last year's Draugr story check out Episode 22 - Draugr: Sagas of the Viking Undead.And for a funny video version of this episode, check out the JORVIK Group YouTube channel.For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.ukThe dates for the annual JORVIK Viking Festival have been announced! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the website. For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

Join us for the third of our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of The Thing That Came in the Night.In this episode we hear the horrifying tale of a monster living in a Roman latrine and the poor servant tasked with stopping it, adapted from the 2nd Century text On the Characteristics of Animals.One more spooky story will be released on Halloween. Make sure you go back and listen to episode one The Haunted Moorland and episode two The Invisible Drummer.And for a funny video version of this episode, check out the JORVIK Group YouTube channel.For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.ukThe dates for the annual JORVIK Viking Festival have been announced! For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the website. For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

Join us for the second of our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of the Invisible Drummer. In this episode we hear the spooky (true?) story of a terrorized house and the drumming that wouldn't stop, adapted from the 18th Century text The Complete Wizard.More spooky stories will be released throughout October. Make sure you listened to last week's episode The Haunted Moorland.And for a funny video version of this episode, check out the JORVIK Group YouTube channel.For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

Join us for the first our four spooky historic Halloween episodes as we bring you the terrifying tale of the Haunted Moorland. In this episode we explore the unsettling and bizarre account of a sinister spirit which roamed the medieval Yorkshire Moors, adapted from the Byland Abbey ghost stories.More spooky stories will be released throughout October. To hear another Halloween story, check out Episode 22 - Draugr: Sagas of the Viking Undead.And for a funny video version of this episode, check out the JORVIK Group YouTube channel.For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at: podcast@yorkat.co.uk

Come join us as we wish the York Archaeological Trust a happy 50th birthday!We'll talk about the founding and history of YAT (the company responsible for the Coppergate Excavation and the parent company of the JORVIK Group) as well as what they're been up to recently.We'll also hear from the Heads of Community Engagement and Conservation about the coolest things they've worked on this year! To learn more about the Coppergate Excavations check out episodes 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.To hear more about the Heslington Brain and the York Gladiators check out episode 21.For more information, or if you have an idea for a future episode, you can email us at:podcast@yorkat.co.uk